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Concentration refers to the amount of a substance (solute) present in a given volume of solution. Molarity (M) is the most common unit of concentration, defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
The calculator uses the molarity formula:
Where:
Explanation: This fundamental relationship shows that concentration increases with more solute and decreases with larger solution volume.
Details: Accurate concentration calculations are essential in chemistry for preparing solutions, conducting experiments, pharmaceutical formulations, and industrial processes where precise chemical ratios are critical.
Tips: Enter the amount of substance in moles and the volume in liters. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the concentration in molarity (M).
Q1: What is the difference between molarity and molality?
A: Molarity is moles per liter of solution, while molality is moles per kilogram of solvent. Molarity is temperature-dependent, while molality is not.
Q2: How do I convert grams to moles?
A: Use the formula: moles = mass (grams) / molar mass (g/mol). You need to know the molecular weight of the substance.
Q3: What are typical concentration ranges?
A: Concentrations can range from very dilute (10⁻⁶ M) to highly concentrated (10+ M), depending on the application and solubility limits.
Q4: Why is molarity preferred in laboratory work?
A: Molarity is convenient for volumetric measurements and stoichiometric calculations in chemical reactions and solution preparations.
Q5: How does temperature affect molarity?
A: Since volume changes with temperature, molarity is temperature-dependent. For precise work, solutions should be used at the temperature they were prepared.